Sand Ridge Nature Center
Illinois · Midwest
About This Location
Sand Ridge Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Illinois, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This mountain habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wild Turkey, and Mourning Dove among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Hooded Merganser
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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